European Investment Bank Provides €80 Million Financing to Support Social and Energy-Efficient Housing Development in Regensburg

REGENSBURG GREEN SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Europe invests in Regensburg: EIB financing of €80 million for modern, energy‑efficient, affordable housing

(IN BRIEF) Stadtbau-GmbH Regensburg has received an €80 million loan from the European Investment Bank to support a €175 million housing investment programme focused on new construction and energy-efficient renovation. The initiative will expand social and affordable housing, modernise existing rental units and improve neighbourhood quality while meeting high environmental and climate standards. Targeting low- and middle-income households, the programme aims to ease pressure on the local housing market, reduce energy costs for tenants and contribute to Regensburg’s and the EU’s climate goals, demonstrating the local impact of European investment.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 28-Jan-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadtbau-GmbH Regensburg has secured an €80 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support a multi-year housing investment programme with a total volume of approximately €175 million. The financing will enable the municipal housing company to accelerate the construction of new residential units while upgrading existing housing stock to improve energy efficiency and sustainability across the city of Regensburg.

The investment programme focuses on expanding the supply of social and affordable housing while modernising existing rental properties to meet higher environmental and living standards. By combining new construction with large-scale renovation, Stadtbau-GmbH aims to ease pressure on the local housing market, improve neighbourhood quality and ensure long-term affordability for tenants.

The EIB loan covers a substantial share of the programme’s overall costs and allows Stadtbau-GmbH to advance planned investments without compromising its financial stability. Planned measures include the development of additional flats in the social and affordable housing segment, energy-efficiency upgrades to existing buildings and targeted improvements to neighbourhood infrastructure. These investments are designed to benefit low- and middle-income households in particular, for whom rising housing and energy costs present a growing challenge.

The programme also plays a central role in Regensburg’s climate strategy. New residential buildings will be constructed to high energy-efficiency standards, while renovation projects will significantly reduce energy consumption in older housing stock. This approach supports both the city’s climate objectives and those of the European Union, while delivering long-term reductions in heating costs for residents.

As project promoter, Stadtbau-GmbH Regensburg will implement the investment programme, drawing on its role as the city’s municipal housing provider. The EIB contributes not only long-term financing but also expertise in sustainable infrastructure investment, reinforcing the partnership between local authorities and European institutions. The collaboration highlights how EU-level funding can generate tangible benefits at city level by supporting inclusive, environmentally responsible urban development.

All projects under the programme will comply with EU environmental and climate regulations, including the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and relevant environmental assessment requirements. Through this integrated approach, the investment programme combines social responsibility, architectural quality and environmental protection, positioning Regensburg as a model for sustainable municipal housing development.

Background information

EIB

The European Investment Bank is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by the Member States. Based on its eight core priorities, the Bank finances investments that pursue strategic EU objectives. It supports projects beneficial for climate and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, cohesion, agriculture and bioeconomy, social infrastructure, the capital markets union, and a strong Europe in a more stable and peaceful world.

In 2024 the EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund, signed nearly €89 billion in new financing for over 900 high-impact projects, making Europe safer and more competitive.

All projects financed by the EIB Group are aligned with the Paris Agreement, as pledged in its Climate Bank Roadmap. Almost 60% of annual EIB Group financing goes to projects that contribute directly to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and a healthier environment.

The EIB Group is committed to deeper market integration, and its activities help mobilise additional investment. In 2024, it triggered a record total of more than €100 billion in investments for EU energy security, and mobilised €110 billion in growth capital for startups, scaleups and pioneering European firms.

Around half of EIB financing within the European Union goes to cohesion regions, where per capita income is below the EU average.

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SOURCE: European Investment Bank